Petition · past parliament
Enforce economic sanctions on China for its oppression of Uighur Muslims
Closed
2,768 signatures
What the petition asks
China continues its oppression of Uighur Muslims via “re-education camps” for adults and forced removal of children from their families to purpose built boarding schools. This petition aims to direct the UK government to begin sanctions against the Chinese state for this breach of human rights
https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-asia-china-48825090
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/china-puts-uighurs-uyghyrs-muslim-children-in-prison-re-education-internment-camps-vice-news/
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/china-puts-uighurs-uyghyrs-muslim-children-in-prison-re-education-internment-camps-vice-news/
Timeline
| 24 Jul 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,768
Status
Closed
Opened
24 Jul 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.